Presentation by Patrick Luganda, CEO, Farmers Media Link Network, Uganda
Delivered at the B4FA Media Dialogue Workshop, Kampala, Uganda - November 2012
www.b4fa.org
The Natural Capital Index 2021 is topped by Laos. Countries in South America and Scandinavia also score highly due to factors like abundant water availability, humid climates, and natural resource deposits. Regional spreads find South America has the highest Natural Capital, followed by Scandinavia and North America. The global average Natural Capital score is 45.2 out of 100, indicating stress on natural resources worldwide. Many indicators show deteriorating trends, threatening further declines without meaningful environmental protection policies.
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 48 on “Strengthening rural livelihoods in the face of rapid urbanisation in Africa” took place on 20th March 2017 from 14:00 to 18:00, at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C). This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, BMZ/GIZ, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO) and Concord
The document discusses what makes news stories newsworthy for regular reporting and for science reporting. For regular news, factors include impact, timeliness, prominence, proximity, bizarreness, conflict, and currency. For science news, key factors are the topic area (such as health or medicine), the surprise or wow factor of overturning previous findings, relevance to scientific and other issues, usability of providing advice, potential harm, and influence of scientists or institutions involved in the research.
Scientists struggle to communicate science effectively due to cognitive biases that influence perceptions of risk. Genetically modified foods are often misunderstood due to reliance on anecdotes over statistics. Effective communication requires shared values, transparency, education from credible sources, and compassion to overcome biases. Resources for reliable science-based information include GMOanswers.org, Academicsreview.org, and health news review sites that evaluate claims using peer-reviewed research.
Journalism in the digital age: Trends, tools and technologiesMartin Belam
Journalism is changing due to digital technologies. Trends include using new tools like email, blogs, and Twitter for reporting. Martin Belam spoke about these changes in journalism at the Edinburgh International Science Festival in April 2010.
This document provides guidance on how to become a science journalist. It begins by explaining the important role of science journalists in communicating scientific discoveries and research to the general public. It then offers several tips for getting started in the field, such as obtaining a journalism degree, gaining experience writing about science, and maintaining a portfolio of published work. The document also provides advice on continuously building scientific knowledge, finding story ideas, and looking for job opportunities at newspapers, television stations, radio, or as a freelancer. Overall, the document serves as a guide for those interested in pursuing a career in science journalism.
Transparency in Government - Gov 2.0 and what it means for Science JournalistsCraig Thomler
The document discusses Government 2.0, which advocates for more participatory democracy through empowering citizens to participate in government decision making, making public data transparent and reusable, and supporting community-led initiatives. Government 2.0 is important for science journalism because it changes who funds, collects, analyzes and reports on scientific data and findings, as well as how scientific findings are published and inform policy. Over 281 open data catalogs have been released in the last four years worldwide and 59 countries have joined the Open Government Partnership, showing Government 2.0 is a global movement not bound to any particular ideology.
The Natural Capital Index 2021 is topped by Laos. Countries in South America and Scandinavia also score highly due to factors like abundant water availability, humid climates, and natural resource deposits. Regional spreads find South America has the highest Natural Capital, followed by Scandinavia and North America. The global average Natural Capital score is 45.2 out of 100, indicating stress on natural resources worldwide. Many indicators show deteriorating trends, threatening further declines without meaningful environmental protection policies.
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 48 on “Strengthening rural livelihoods in the face of rapid urbanisation in Africa” took place on 20th March 2017 from 14:00 to 18:00, at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C). This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, BMZ/GIZ, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO) and Concord
The document discusses what makes news stories newsworthy for regular reporting and for science reporting. For regular news, factors include impact, timeliness, prominence, proximity, bizarreness, conflict, and currency. For science news, key factors are the topic area (such as health or medicine), the surprise or wow factor of overturning previous findings, relevance to scientific and other issues, usability of providing advice, potential harm, and influence of scientists or institutions involved in the research.
Scientists struggle to communicate science effectively due to cognitive biases that influence perceptions of risk. Genetically modified foods are often misunderstood due to reliance on anecdotes over statistics. Effective communication requires shared values, transparency, education from credible sources, and compassion to overcome biases. Resources for reliable science-based information include GMOanswers.org, Academicsreview.org, and health news review sites that evaluate claims using peer-reviewed research.
Journalism in the digital age: Trends, tools and technologiesMartin Belam
Journalism is changing due to digital technologies. Trends include using new tools like email, blogs, and Twitter for reporting. Martin Belam spoke about these changes in journalism at the Edinburgh International Science Festival in April 2010.
This document provides guidance on how to become a science journalist. It begins by explaining the important role of science journalists in communicating scientific discoveries and research to the general public. It then offers several tips for getting started in the field, such as obtaining a journalism degree, gaining experience writing about science, and maintaining a portfolio of published work. The document also provides advice on continuously building scientific knowledge, finding story ideas, and looking for job opportunities at newspapers, television stations, radio, or as a freelancer. Overall, the document serves as a guide for those interested in pursuing a career in science journalism.
Transparency in Government - Gov 2.0 and what it means for Science JournalistsCraig Thomler
The document discusses Government 2.0, which advocates for more participatory democracy through empowering citizens to participate in government decision making, making public data transparent and reusable, and supporting community-led initiatives. Government 2.0 is important for science journalism because it changes who funds, collects, analyzes and reports on scientific data and findings, as well as how scientific findings are published and inform policy. Over 281 open data catalogs have been released in the last four years worldwide and 59 countries have joined the Open Government Partnership, showing Government 2.0 is a global movement not bound to any particular ideology.
Chelsea Lowe gave a presentation to science journalists about their obligation to effectively explain scientific contexts and concepts to the general public. She argued that science writers must address their audience's varying academic levels to improve relationships with scientists and provide better quality information to readers. As evidence, she cited examples of factual errors and misused terminology in science publications. Lowe acknowledged challenges like time constraints but emphasized the importance of avoiding oversimplification. Her research showed a lack of published work on this topic, and she concluded by stressing journalists' role in educating viewers and communicating scientific uncertainty.
ICES/PICES ESC 2012 communicating science By martin pastoorsMartin Pastoors
This document discusses effective science communication. It notes that traditional methods assume people are rational actors, but research shows most behavior is unconscious and influenced by others. The document recommends knowing your audience and their interests. It advocates using images to tell stories and conveying just a few key messages or slides. The document also suggests thinking like a journalist by focusing on compelling stories, relevance, and concise explanations of why findings matter. Overall it emphasizes crafting clear, memorable messages and reinforcing them consistently across communications.
The document discusses the career of journalism. It describes journalism as investigating and reporting news and current events to inform the masses. A journalist's main responsibility is to comprehensively summarize situations by answering who, what, where, when and why. The document outlines the qualifications, skills and personal attributes needed for the career, including education requirements, inquisitiveness, communication skills and interest in current affairs. It also provides examples of career options in print, electronic and new media and the salary ranges for different journalism roles in India.
Slides from our presentation to Year 11 children on writing as career in IT. We looked at the different writing postions in companies such as Apple, and then looked at the role of the Technical Author/Writer. The class had to write an instruction manual for a new eco-messaging product (aka a typewriter).
This document outlines the key points from a lecture on science journalism:
- The class reviewed two assigned articles on science journalism and discussed the authors' objectivity, accuracy, and perspective.
- The lecture introduced the concept of viewpoint in journalism and discussed different perspectives a science journalist can take, such as being close to scientists, organizations, or the general public.
- As an activity, students analyzed articles from two science blogs to determine the author's perspective and how it impacted objectivity.
- The lecture concluded that engaging readers in a two-way dialogue is important for science journalists to be responsible in reporting on complex issues like pandemics or climate change.
This document provides tips for effective science writing. It discusses four key constraints: audience, format, mechanics, and politics. Some practical tips include using verbs to describe actions, keeping subjects near verbs for clarity, and placing new information at the end of sentences. Cohesion, coherence and emphasis are important, such as introducing familiar information before new details. The document stresses keeping writing concise and clear. Effective science communication is important, and the key is to practice writing skills.
This document provides an overview of science communication, including its history and current state. It discusses how science communication has evolved from traditional science journalism to include science blogging by scientists and others online. While the digital age has increased the availability of science information, it has also introduced challenges like inaccurate content, biased search results, and uncivil online comments that can polarize readers and influence their views of science topics. Overall, the document examines the opportunities and challenges presented by changes in how science information is communicated and accessed.
From my participation in the Science Journalism 101 panel at the annual meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists, Orlando, FL, 29 July 2013. Moderators: Danielle Lee and Jamila Bey. Panelists: Robin Lloyd (Scientific American), Ivan Oransky (MedPage Today), David Kroll (NC Museum of Natural Sciences/NC State University)
The first every science journalism workshop at the 2013 Meeting of the National Association of Science Journalists.
July 31-August 4, 2013
Orlando, Florida
This document outlines the lecture topics for a science journalism class. It discusses reviewing science journalism and assigned readings. It covers evaluating science blogs like PLoS, Scientopia, and Not Exactly Rocket Science. The lecture discusses the differences between science writing, communication, popularization and journalism. It also addresses knowing your audience and challenges like poor science or journalism. Students are assigned homework to read recent articles from specific science blogs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document discusses science communication and outlines 10 commandments for effective science communication. It notes that while there is high interest in science, trust in science media has decreased, perhaps due to changes in journalism. Science communication involves collaboration, co-production, dialogue and engagement. It can take place in various settings like museums, schools, theaters and online. The document advocates making science communication a priority, developing partnerships, supporting science communicators, evaluating impact, helping communicators find the right medium, opening universities to the public, and investing in citizen science.
Interactive Journalism - What is a Story? - Science PoGerald Holubowicz
This document discusses different approaches to storytelling and interactive journalism. It begins by defining what constitutes a story from both a journalist's perspective of who, what, when, where, why and how, and from a general perspective of having a beginning, middle and end. It then examines the history of storytelling from ancient epics to modern story structures. The document also analyzes different types of interactive formats and non-linear story structures that can be used in interactive documentaries.
Jaume Vilalta (Director of the Quequicom TV program in the TVC) and Xavier Kirchner (Director of the IMAE program in the FCRI) explain what's the key to Communicate Science.
jvilalta.b@tv3.cat
imae@fcri.cat
This document provides advice on writing science effectively. It discusses how good writing skills are important for tasks like getting grants, publishing papers, and applying for jobs or graduate school. The author notes that every sentence, word, and punctuation mark should be intentional and work towards the goal of the writing. Specific examples are given of titles, sentences, and other elements that could be improved for clarity or impact. Readers are encouraged to avoid repetition, make sure everything makes logical sense, and keep the reader in mind.
This document discusses the issues and challenges of science writing for mass media. It outlines that science writing is essential for creating public awareness, interest, and understanding of science. However, it notes that only a small percentage of media coverage actually discusses science. The document also addresses that while scientists may be good sources, they lack time for writing, and that both journalists and writers may lack scientific backgrounds. It emphasizes the need for training programs and collaboration between researchers, writers and media institutions to improve responsible, relevant and reliable science communication.
Aaron Muringani is a Senior Quality Officer and Trainee "Qualified Person". The day he spoke at the annual Careers After Biological Science festival at the University of Leicester (UK) he was working for Hospira Pharmceuticals, though they were bought by Pfizer the following day (http://www.cnbc.com/id/102376540#).
Following graduation from the Medical Biochemistry course at Leicester in 2011, Aaron worked first for Nova Laboratories, before moving to Hospira. His presentation included a short overview of key events in quality control within the pharmaceutical sector and an introduction to his current role as a quality officer and the job of a "Qualified Person".
Jo Marchant has had a career in science journalism, starting with degrees in biological sciences and medical microbiology. She gained experience working at New Scientist magazine and as the online news editor at Nature, before becoming Nature's news editor. In her current role, she determines news strategies, commissions news stories from reporters around the world, edits the stories, and oversees the layout and production of the 8-page news section in Nature. Science news is covered by various publications from daily newspapers to scientific journals. Stories come from a variety of sources and Nature focuses on results that have broad implications, science policy issues, and stories that humanize scientists. The editing process involves commissioning, writing, editing and sub-editing stories before publication.
This document discusses the career of journalism and what it takes to be a successful reporter. It notes that while some reporters gain fame, most do not, but they still play an important role in their communities. Reporting provides vital information to democratic societies by gathering facts, writing stories, and interpreting events. Experience as a reporter can open doors to many other careers as well. The skills developed in reporting, such as gathering information and writing, serve journalists well in other fields. Overall, journalism requires curiosity, social skills, tolerance, self-discipline and a drive to work under deadlines while maintaining integrity.
Enhancing science-based development in Africa: Where does Ethiopia stand?ILRI
Presented by Professor Gebisa Ejeta (Purdue University and World Food Laureate) at the 'Dialogue on Ethiopia’s Agricultural Development', 12 November, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Defining Structural Transformation in Africa - Codesria Bulletin, November 2016Africa Cheetah Run
Written by Dr Carlos Lopes in 2016, this article expounds on the topic of structural transformation. Here, Lopes puts forward thoughts on his definition of the subject and approaches to taking the nuances and challenges of Africa into consideration. Several sectors such as manufacturing and the shift needed to turn them into resilient economies.
Chelsea Lowe gave a presentation to science journalists about their obligation to effectively explain scientific contexts and concepts to the general public. She argued that science writers must address their audience's varying academic levels to improve relationships with scientists and provide better quality information to readers. As evidence, she cited examples of factual errors and misused terminology in science publications. Lowe acknowledged challenges like time constraints but emphasized the importance of avoiding oversimplification. Her research showed a lack of published work on this topic, and she concluded by stressing journalists' role in educating viewers and communicating scientific uncertainty.
ICES/PICES ESC 2012 communicating science By martin pastoorsMartin Pastoors
This document discusses effective science communication. It notes that traditional methods assume people are rational actors, but research shows most behavior is unconscious and influenced by others. The document recommends knowing your audience and their interests. It advocates using images to tell stories and conveying just a few key messages or slides. The document also suggests thinking like a journalist by focusing on compelling stories, relevance, and concise explanations of why findings matter. Overall it emphasizes crafting clear, memorable messages and reinforcing them consistently across communications.
The document discusses the career of journalism. It describes journalism as investigating and reporting news and current events to inform the masses. A journalist's main responsibility is to comprehensively summarize situations by answering who, what, where, when and why. The document outlines the qualifications, skills and personal attributes needed for the career, including education requirements, inquisitiveness, communication skills and interest in current affairs. It also provides examples of career options in print, electronic and new media and the salary ranges for different journalism roles in India.
Slides from our presentation to Year 11 children on writing as career in IT. We looked at the different writing postions in companies such as Apple, and then looked at the role of the Technical Author/Writer. The class had to write an instruction manual for a new eco-messaging product (aka a typewriter).
This document outlines the key points from a lecture on science journalism:
- The class reviewed two assigned articles on science journalism and discussed the authors' objectivity, accuracy, and perspective.
- The lecture introduced the concept of viewpoint in journalism and discussed different perspectives a science journalist can take, such as being close to scientists, organizations, or the general public.
- As an activity, students analyzed articles from two science blogs to determine the author's perspective and how it impacted objectivity.
- The lecture concluded that engaging readers in a two-way dialogue is important for science journalists to be responsible in reporting on complex issues like pandemics or climate change.
This document provides tips for effective science writing. It discusses four key constraints: audience, format, mechanics, and politics. Some practical tips include using verbs to describe actions, keeping subjects near verbs for clarity, and placing new information at the end of sentences. Cohesion, coherence and emphasis are important, such as introducing familiar information before new details. The document stresses keeping writing concise and clear. Effective science communication is important, and the key is to practice writing skills.
This document provides an overview of science communication, including its history and current state. It discusses how science communication has evolved from traditional science journalism to include science blogging by scientists and others online. While the digital age has increased the availability of science information, it has also introduced challenges like inaccurate content, biased search results, and uncivil online comments that can polarize readers and influence their views of science topics. Overall, the document examines the opportunities and challenges presented by changes in how science information is communicated and accessed.
From my participation in the Science Journalism 101 panel at the annual meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists, Orlando, FL, 29 July 2013. Moderators: Danielle Lee and Jamila Bey. Panelists: Robin Lloyd (Scientific American), Ivan Oransky (MedPage Today), David Kroll (NC Museum of Natural Sciences/NC State University)
The first every science journalism workshop at the 2013 Meeting of the National Association of Science Journalists.
July 31-August 4, 2013
Orlando, Florida
This document outlines the lecture topics for a science journalism class. It discusses reviewing science journalism and assigned readings. It covers evaluating science blogs like PLoS, Scientopia, and Not Exactly Rocket Science. The lecture discusses the differences between science writing, communication, popularization and journalism. It also addresses knowing your audience and challenges like poor science or journalism. Students are assigned homework to read recent articles from specific science blogs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document discusses science communication and outlines 10 commandments for effective science communication. It notes that while there is high interest in science, trust in science media has decreased, perhaps due to changes in journalism. Science communication involves collaboration, co-production, dialogue and engagement. It can take place in various settings like museums, schools, theaters and online. The document advocates making science communication a priority, developing partnerships, supporting science communicators, evaluating impact, helping communicators find the right medium, opening universities to the public, and investing in citizen science.
Interactive Journalism - What is a Story? - Science PoGerald Holubowicz
This document discusses different approaches to storytelling and interactive journalism. It begins by defining what constitutes a story from both a journalist's perspective of who, what, when, where, why and how, and from a general perspective of having a beginning, middle and end. It then examines the history of storytelling from ancient epics to modern story structures. The document also analyzes different types of interactive formats and non-linear story structures that can be used in interactive documentaries.
Jaume Vilalta (Director of the Quequicom TV program in the TVC) and Xavier Kirchner (Director of the IMAE program in the FCRI) explain what's the key to Communicate Science.
jvilalta.b@tv3.cat
imae@fcri.cat
This document provides advice on writing science effectively. It discusses how good writing skills are important for tasks like getting grants, publishing papers, and applying for jobs or graduate school. The author notes that every sentence, word, and punctuation mark should be intentional and work towards the goal of the writing. Specific examples are given of titles, sentences, and other elements that could be improved for clarity or impact. Readers are encouraged to avoid repetition, make sure everything makes logical sense, and keep the reader in mind.
This document discusses the issues and challenges of science writing for mass media. It outlines that science writing is essential for creating public awareness, interest, and understanding of science. However, it notes that only a small percentage of media coverage actually discusses science. The document also addresses that while scientists may be good sources, they lack time for writing, and that both journalists and writers may lack scientific backgrounds. It emphasizes the need for training programs and collaboration between researchers, writers and media institutions to improve responsible, relevant and reliable science communication.
Aaron Muringani is a Senior Quality Officer and Trainee "Qualified Person". The day he spoke at the annual Careers After Biological Science festival at the University of Leicester (UK) he was working for Hospira Pharmceuticals, though they were bought by Pfizer the following day (http://www.cnbc.com/id/102376540#).
Following graduation from the Medical Biochemistry course at Leicester in 2011, Aaron worked first for Nova Laboratories, before moving to Hospira. His presentation included a short overview of key events in quality control within the pharmaceutical sector and an introduction to his current role as a quality officer and the job of a "Qualified Person".
Jo Marchant has had a career in science journalism, starting with degrees in biological sciences and medical microbiology. She gained experience working at New Scientist magazine and as the online news editor at Nature, before becoming Nature's news editor. In her current role, she determines news strategies, commissions news stories from reporters around the world, edits the stories, and oversees the layout and production of the 8-page news section in Nature. Science news is covered by various publications from daily newspapers to scientific journals. Stories come from a variety of sources and Nature focuses on results that have broad implications, science policy issues, and stories that humanize scientists. The editing process involves commissioning, writing, editing and sub-editing stories before publication.
This document discusses the career of journalism and what it takes to be a successful reporter. It notes that while some reporters gain fame, most do not, but they still play an important role in their communities. Reporting provides vital information to democratic societies by gathering facts, writing stories, and interpreting events. Experience as a reporter can open doors to many other careers as well. The skills developed in reporting, such as gathering information and writing, serve journalists well in other fields. Overall, journalism requires curiosity, social skills, tolerance, self-discipline and a drive to work under deadlines while maintaining integrity.
Enhancing science-based development in Africa: Where does Ethiopia stand?ILRI
Presented by Professor Gebisa Ejeta (Purdue University and World Food Laureate) at the 'Dialogue on Ethiopia’s Agricultural Development', 12 November, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Defining Structural Transformation in Africa - Codesria Bulletin, November 2016Africa Cheetah Run
Written by Dr Carlos Lopes in 2016, this article expounds on the topic of structural transformation. Here, Lopes puts forward thoughts on his definition of the subject and approaches to taking the nuances and challenges of Africa into consideration. Several sectors such as manufacturing and the shift needed to turn them into resilient economies.
seek to provide more-realistic representa-tions of socio-eco.docxbagotjesusa
seek to provide more-realistic representa-
tions of socio-economics by simulating
the economy through the interactions of
a large number of different agents, on the
basis of specific rules. ABMs are widely
used in finance, but have yet to be seri-
ously applied to climate change. These are
promising developments.
Now, a concerted effort is required by
the research community to explore as
many potential avenues as possible to bet-
ter estimate the costs of action and inaction
on climate change. The IPCC should distil
what policymakers need to inform their
decision-making. Learned societies and
national academies must bring together
researchers from a wide range of relevant
disciplines to focus attention on improving
economic modelling quickly.
Bangladeshi farmers and Cairo city-
dwellers are at severe risk of flooding and
storms; southern Europe and parts of
Africa and the Americas are threatened by
desertification. Perhaps hundreds of mil-
lions of people may need to migrate as a
result, posing an immense risk of conflict.
There is huge potential in future tech-
nologies that can drive change. These
are omitted or badly underestimated in
our current climate modelling — deeply
damaging our guidance for policymaking.
The well-being and prosperity of future
generations are worth more. ■
Nicholas Stern is chair of the Grantham
Research Institute on Climate Change and
the Environment at the London School of
Economics and Political Science (LSE),
and president of the British Academy.
e-mail: [email protected]
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The document discusses how technology can help eradicate poverty through initiatives like boosting agricultural productivity, providing clean energy and water. It outlines the UN's Millennium Development Goals and how scientific advances in areas like electronics and nanotechnology could enable technologies to alleviate poverty through access to energy, improved farming, and clean water. Additionally, information and communication technologies like telecenters and mobile phones can help bring important information to poor communities and empower them through access to education, healthcare resources, and participation in local decision making. The document advocates for combining different media like radio, television, print, and the internet to maximize outreach of anti-poverty information to rural populations.
This document discusses the links between population dynamics, climate change, and sustainable development in Africa. It finds that Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing rapidly, driven by high fertility rates, and is projected to double by 2050. Rapid population growth and climate change are exacerbating environmental degradation on the continent and undermining development efforts. The document examines these links through case studies of Kenya and Malawi and recommends that governments and donors invest more in integrated population, climate change, and development policies and programs. Addressing population challenges, such as by expanding access to family planning, can increase resilience to climate change impacts and help achieve sustainable development goals.
This document discusses innovation for sustainable development in Africa, focusing on local case studies. It begins with an introduction that provides context on innovation and sustainable development challenges in Africa. It then presents 10 case studies grouped under five themes: enhancement of agriculture and fisheries, water management, protection of ecosystems, health improvement, and sustainable tourism. The case studies highlight innovative local solutions that address sustainable development issues. They also draw lessons on factors for success, such as linking environmental and economic goals, utilizing local knowledge, ensuring community involvement, and employing self-sustaining business models.
Ivo Pezzuto - Disruptive Innovation and Healthcare: the Case of Nigeria - The...Dr. Ivo Pezzuto
Disruptive innovation in healthcare sector offers potential opportunities to developing countries like Nigeria, which are in urgent need of low-cost, efficient and sustainable healthcare solutions that are easily accessible to the masses.
The document provides an overview of the agriculture and food science sector. It discusses the evolution of agriculture from early hunter-gatherer societies to modern agricultural practices. It highlights the importance of the agriculture sector for developing countries and their economies. The document also covers various sub-sectors related to agriculture including horticulture, animal husbandry, fishing, sericulture, food technology, and contract farming. It provides definitions and examples for each sub-sector.
Today, food and prosperity are still intrinsically linked. Farm production provides the life-sustaining calories and nutrients that allow poor communities and, indeed, all people to sustain healthy, secure livelihoods. With increased agricultural yields, crop sales generate cash to allow families, communities, and nations to invest in infrastructure, education, and vital services.
The Rockefeller Foundation sent an Agricultural Survey Commission to Mexico in 1941 to explore how to help solve the country's pressing agricultural crisis. The four member commission drove nearly 5,000 miles around rural Mexico to observe and analyze the state of Mexican agriculture. Their goal was to draw conclusions and report back to the Foundation on potential ways to help increase food production, which could help alleviate hunger and poverty. This survey marked the early stages of the Foundation's work that would later be known as the Green Revolution.
Sylvia Wachira - Adf 7 climate change and youths presentationAYICC
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on African youth and the response from African youth. It notes that climate change is negatively impacting key youth employment sectors like agriculture, increasing health issues, and driving rural to urban migration. To respond, the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change was formed to raise awareness and establish national chapters. However, African youth efforts face challenges like lack of inclusion in decision making, inadequate funding, and limited access to information and capacity. The document calls for specific actions like dedicating funding to youth climate programs, ensuring youth representation in negotiations, and reporting on the status of African youth and climate change.
Adaptation Futures 2016 covered a wide range of topics, from social science research focused on gender, to challenges with policy implementation, to the latest concepts in green urban design.
Many ASSAR members attended this conference as delegates, presenters and workshop leaders. In this Spotlight our team members recount their experiences of the conference and describe the work they presented there.
Handouts on Rapid Analysis of Innovation Response to Covid-19 Pandemic in Sou...KTN
The document provides an analysis of innovation responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. It finds that coordination and collaboration were strongest where there was a common vision, decisive leadership, and mutual goals. Fragmentation was driven by a lack of linkages, funding, trust, and clear policies. The analysis identifies challenges faced by innovations and recommends future areas of focus like early-stage funding, affordable internet access, business training, and policy reviews to strengthen resilience.
The new book from CTA and Cgiar Research Program on Climate Change & Food Security, "Evidence of impact: Climate-smart agriculture in Africa", showcases many innovative climate-smart agriculture practices with the capacity to increase productivity and build resilience in Africa
This document discusses research and innovation in India. It notes that India has historically struggled in research compared to other countries. It proposes several recommendations to promote research in India including importing latest equipment, making admission to research institutions more flexible, providing more support for top researchers, only funding projects making progress, and increasing government funding for research. It emphasizes the need for government, researchers, and youth to work together to improve the research situation in India.
Study of various population factor and its effect.AJAY CHETRI
Demographic Transition,World Population Demographics,Economic Growth Facts Concerned,Reflexion,World’s Population growth Hierachy,Glimpses of Population Growth in relation to Socio economic developments,Agricultural Revolution,Social Equity View,Both hunger and high fertility occur when:,Women’s Education,Family Planning,Challenge: Burden of Diseasein the new millenium,Birth Control Methods in China,A change an Initiative,The challenge of caring for a billion,Economic development, Education and Health,Air pollution is changing Earth’s biosphere. ,Water pollution affects ecosystems.
Lindiwe Sibanda: New Thinking on Community-led Responses: From Local to GlobalAfricaAdapt
The document discusses linking local and global efforts around community-led climate change responses in Africa. It outlines understanding the local context of smallholder farmers and measuring household vulnerability. The global policy context is complex with many actors. Innovations are needed to scale up efforts and facilitate partnerships between communities, governments, and other stakeholders from local to global levels. Emphasis is placed on using local knowledge, strengthening capacity for policy analysis, and advocating for evidence-based policies.
Address by Her Excellency Dr. Amina Sani BelloESD UNU-IAS
Address by Her Excellency Dr. Amina Sani Bello
Her Excellency Dr. Amina Sani Bello, The Wife of the Executive Governor of Niger State and Chairperson of Association of Female Appointees & Wives of Niger State Officials (AFAWNSO) SENSA project
10th African Regional RCE Meeting
1 & 15 September, 2020
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE FOR AFRICA BRIEF BY WASTE OR CREATE HUB.pdfChineyenwaOkoroonu1
Africa has significant natural wealth but its greatest asset is its largely youthful population. The population of Africa is fast expanding and the youth continue to face a multitude of challenges, including unemployment and environmental degradation.
Unemployment is particularly challenging and in the next few years there will be many
young job seekers. This can only serve to exacerbate poverty, and the ripple effects of
youth unemployment in Africa are already resulting in social unrest and unsafe migration even as they threaten global peace and security. The other pertinent issue
across Africa today is how much the continent should invest in environmental
sustainability, being that the region contributes very little to the burning challenges of
global warming and environmental degradation, while it suffers the most in terms of
health, economic, geographical and social consequences. Water pollution, air pollution,
and droughts are the continent’s most serious environmental issues, all of which have
very strong negative effects on the health of Africans.
In order to mitigate both unemployment and environmental degradation, there is a need
for new development models that can drive youth job creation while drastically reducing
environmental risks and ecological scarcities. The green economy offers a world of
business and job opportunities. However, many of these avenues remain unknown and
therefore untapped in this part of the world. An inclusive green economy is a pathway
towards eradicating poverty, achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
and safeguarding the ecological thresholds which underpin human health, well-being,
and development.
Waste Or Create Hub has developed a new strategy, Environmental Workforce For
Africa. This 5-year strategy breaks down how we intend to enable the youth to the work
opportunities that abound in the green economy and provide skills training that will
equip the workforce to take up challenges and innovate with the knowledge acquired,
thereby providing a sustainable and viable means of livelihood that the youth can
embrace. The strategy gives the youth the opportunity to become young environmental
sustainability professionals and the enabling environment to develop their experience in
the green economy space with adequate tools, knowledge, and resources. This strategy
also exposes the young environmentalists in the making to continuous learning as they
adapt to the dynamics in the industry. The strategy gives individuals, private and public
stakeholders, global communities, donors and partners, the opportunity to see the need
to generate new business growth opportunities by treating social and environmental
challenges as unmet market needs.
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2. Talk, communicate, attitude, create
understanding, Priorities
Enable the 870m people feed themselves
Knowledge available. Locked up in closets-in
laboratories, experiment stations
Break the jargon and complex nature of
science. Make it ordinary, common language,
farm talk etc eg school programme
3. Poverty , Ignorance and Disease
Population growing out of proportion but
requires careful planning and management.
Solving other challenges build on these
Climate change, finance, food insecurity,
research facilities, equipment, access to
education, health care, competitiveness,
innovation etc etc
4. There is a strong correlation between Severe
Droughts and Significant Economic Decline.
Reduction in GDP.
At the opposite end of the scale, there is a
strong correlation between good rain years ,
economic growth and positive GDP
performance
Ditto for disease in humans, livestock and
plant. Famine and death. Hopeless case
5.
6.
7. In 1980s and part of 1990s Africa was a
gloomy picture.
Horrible pictures like the ones above made
headlines in many sitting rooms around the
globe. Journalists and media houses won
international awards
The Sahel region from West Africa to Ethiopia
was the theatre of horrendous moving media
stories
8. The stories have changed from hunger and
starvation. Even in the recent Somali,
Northern Kenya famine stories are far and
between. Death toll receding
The significance of this is that governments,
individuals and communities are paying more
attention to media stories and seeking for
solutions to the myriad of challenges
9. Geological
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Hydrometeorological
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400
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350
300
Economic losses
related to disasters
are increasing
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But we are
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10. Africa is demonstrating its capacity to react
to climate disasters as shown by Kenya in
worst drought in 60yrs
It was the worst drought but had far less
tragedies than those before it
Government reaction, NGO and international
organizations and public response were
amazingly organized and well focussed.
Basket case changing
11. Examples are growing of countries where
journalists are making efforts to report on
science and technology on a regular basis
Networks and associations have been formed
in various fields at various levels from
national, regional to continental.
Media houses and individuals have made
great strides
12. This success it should be noted it is not a
blanket cover There are still several
governments, communities and individuals
that have to be reached
New innovative ways to disseminate this vital
information is needed
More aggressive ways using all forms of
communication including new media should
be applied
13. WE have moved but still have a lot of ground
to cover
In the USA, China and elsewhere bigger
challenges have been solved using the power
of science minimizing tragedies and loss of
life
Economic loss is also minimized through
utilization of effective communication of
science
14. Climate
Land
Water
Manpower with a youthful population
Trainable workforce
Potential to learn to innovate
Virgin investment opportunities
Agrarian reform still to happen
15.
16. Currently Africa lacks sufficient
equipment , research capacity and
skilled manpower. Trainable manpower
is available
Africa has not made investments in
regional and national programs needed
to reap the significant benefits from
research and innovation
Transfer of science technology for
agricultural application is still wanting
and not prioritized at national budget
allocatio
17. It has been said over and over again. Africa is
lagging behind. We have also heard again and
again Africa is a bottomless pit that never
fills. Donor support has been substantial over
several decades but donor fatigue is evident
Application of science innovation in a
sustained manner can help solve this
18. Many countries lack
the infrastructural,
technical, human
and institutional
capacities to
provide highquality climate
services.
19. “Africa remains scientifically, economically,
politically and militarily weak because its
scientific knowledge has not been given the
right incubators.” Daniel Arap Moi Former
President Kenya speaking recently at an
innovation conference in Kabarak University,
Kenya.
20. Africa has the POTENTIAL to spring out of
this situation of hopelessness and despair.
That POTENTIAL must be unlocked for the
continent to leap forward
Communication of science for application by
the ordinary small holder farmers is a crucial
step towards unlocking this potential
21.
22. Science Products cover all aspects of daily
lives for the welfare of the ordinary farmer
making them useful in a wide range of
applications
The potential return on investments is
immense.
Increased productivity in agriculture, better
nutrition and economic welfare
23. Food & Nutrition Security
Income Security
Health Security
Social Security
Political Stability
National Security
Environmental Security
Interstate Security and Self Reliance
26. Most developed nations used the agrarian reform
as a springboard to development
Africa gets enough rain, has the right climate and
the right recipe for an agrarian reform.
Application of science information and products
combined with other scientific inputs including
technologies and better agronomic practices can
catalyze an agrarian reformation and socio
economic transformation.
27. The GFCS short term
priority areas
Water
Disaster risk
reduction
Health
Agriculture/foo
d security
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28. The application of science information and
products that can stimulate socio economic
transformation are ready beyond proof of
concept
This means that we do not need to pilot them
but disseminate and apply them
.
29. Biotechnology, Biogenetics, Biosciences and
other innovations as we will learn in the next
couple of days are ready for dissemination
and application by the ordinary farmers in the
countryside
The link between science and the farming
community will be you-the media. Let the
action begin.